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Genetic variants in glucocorticoid and mineralocorticoid receptors are associated with concentrations of plasma cortisol, muscle glycogen content, and meat quality traits in male Nellore cattle.
Domestic animal endocrinology - 1 Apr 2015
Poleti M D, DeRijk R H, Rosa A F, Moncau C T, Oliveira P S, Coutinho L L, Eler J P, Balieiro J C C
Abstract excerpt
The glucocorticoid receptor (GR) and mineralocorticoid receptor (MR) are key components in the regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal neuroendocrine axis and coordinate the physiological response to stress agents to reestablish homeostasis. Genetic variations of GR (NR3C1) and MR (NR3C2) genes could explain the alterations in animals to adapt to challenges, and therefore, their influence on production...
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